The Dodgers counter with Shohei Ohtani, who brings a unique dynamic as both an ace-level arm and the most dangerous hitter in baseball. On the mound, Ohtani has shown flashes of dominance, though his 4.61 ERA and 1.28 WHIP point to occasional inconsistency. Still, he has the strikeout stuff to stifle the Reds’ free swinging lineup, and Los Angeles can lean on a strong bullpen to back him up if he doesn’t work deep. At the plate, Ohtani remains a one man wrecking crew—leading the majors in home runs, runs scored, and total bases while producing an OPS over 1.000. Even with his offensive dominance, this matchup sets up as a potential pitcher’s duel given Lodolo’s form and Ohtani’s arsenal. With both staffs capable of keeping damage limited, the Under 8.5 runs looks like the best play.
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The Cincinnati Reds hand the ball to Nick Lodolo, who has been in excellent form over the past two months and gives them a real chance to compete against one of the league’s deepest lineups. The left hander enters with a 3.05 ERA and 1.03 WHIP across 23 starts, but his recent stretch has been even better—posting a 1.79 ERA and 0.84 WHIP over his last seven outings. Lodolo has kept hitters off balance by pounding the zone, limiting hard contact, and generating ground balls at a strong rate. His ability to neutralize left handed bats and avoid damage with men on base has been key to his success, and the Reds will count on him to quiet a Dodgers lineup that can change games with one swing. Cincinnati’s offense has been streaky, but if Lodolo gives them length, they’ll be in position to keep this game close and potentially flip it late.
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